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Saas-Fee Weather in May
Saas-Fee in May sees low daytime temperatures of 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows of 0°C (32°F). As part of the rainy season, showers are frequent and often heavy. Budget around 195 mm (7.7 in) of rainfall for the month.
Rainfall in Saas-Fee in May
Saas-Fee is in the rainy season in May, with rain on around 21 days and an average of 195 mm (7.7 in). Rainy season showers tend to be fairly substantial. A good rain jacket or umbrella is worth having with you most days.
Temperature in Saas-Fee in May
Temperatures in Saas-Fee in May top out at 9°C (48°F) and drop to 0°C (32°F) overnight. It stays cool throughout the day, so warm layers are a good idea from morning to evening. With overnight lows of 0°C (32°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.
Sunshine in Saas-Fee in May
The city usually sees around 160 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period (despite it being part of rainy season).For more travel ideas, our weather planner can help you explore destinations around the world.
Saas-Fee Temperature in May
Min Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Max Temperature
9°C (48°F)
Chance of Rain
70%
Precipitation
195 mm (7.7 in)
Rainy days
21 days
Humidity
67% *
Sunshine
160 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
56% *
* Data from: Zermatt, Switzerland (16 KM, 10 Miles).
Saas-Fee Weather by Month
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Daily Historical Temperatures
50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Saas-Fee typically rise from around 14°C (57°F) at the start of May to approximately 18°C (64°F) by the end. Nights are cold, with lows typically ranging from 3°C (37°F) to 8°C (46°F).
Average temperatures in May
Daily Historical Precipitation
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average precipitation in May
Historical weather records for Saas-Fee in May
Browse day-by-day weather records for Saas-Fee spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Saas-Fee historical weather extremes in May
Based on 50 years of weather observations in Saas-Fee between 1976 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes.
- Saas-Fee experienced its chilliest May day on May 1, 2016, reaching only 2°C (36°F).
- Nighttime temperatures dropped to -14°C (7°F) on May 7, 1997, marking the coldest May night on record.
- The wettest day in May Saas-Fee was on May 28, 2007 with 50 mm (2 in) of precipitation.
Best Places in Switzerland in May
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
What to Wear in Saas-Fee in May
We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Saas-Fee in May. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. Sunglasses could come in handy during the sunnier parts of your trip.
What To Do in Saas-Fee in May
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Swimming5/10 -
Cycling4/10 -
Walking4/10 -
Camping3/10 -
Outdoor sports4/10
Saas-Fee 3-Day Forecast
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